things to do

Being at home doesn't have to mean being bored

Check out these ideas for things to do at home:

  • Make or do a jigsaw puzzle

  • Try some origami

  • Create an obstacle course

  • Bake or cook something

  • Learn a magic trick

  • Paint or draw a picture

  • Make a joke book

  • Take photos of 10 living things

  • Make a time capsule

  • Play Limbo

  • Choreograph a dance

  • Write or recite a poem


  • Play water bottle bowling

  • Create a treasure hunt

  • Learn a new card game

  • Hold a Karaoke concert

  • Blindfold taste test

  • Have a paper plane contest

  • Try Yoga

  • Build a blanket fort

  • Try a new board game

  • Write a letter to your future self

  • Read a book

What about a Virtual Tour of the Statue of Liberty, Buckingham Palace or a Zoo Tour with Live Animal cams & keeper talks.

Check out the links below!

hOW to make your own slime, Stress balls & IdeAS FOR JOURNALING, DOODLInG & CALMING cRAFT & ART

DIY Activities

Want to learn how to make slime with only 2 ingredients?

What about how to make your own stress ball?

Ideas for how to journal, doodle and calming crafts & art?

Check out these Links for even more activities to keep you entertained

Holiday activities - all ages

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Holiday activities - Teens

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